Graeme Locke is an independent building surveyor with an extensive knowledge of properties, particularly domestic, gained by qualification and many years of hands-on experience. The core of the business focuses on RICS Home Surveys, damp surveys, timber surveys and preservation works. Most problems are generally caused by poor construction techniques, wear and tear or changes and alterations since the property was built.
Simple repairs and maintenance are usually all that's required to put things right and back to normal. I try to adopt a holistic method to deal with issues using carefully thought out ways of solving a problem and wherever possible avoiding chemical treatments and commercially used damp products. Many thanks for looking and feel free to contact me by email or telephone if you want to discuss a problem with your property, arrange a survey or if you simply want a quotation for repair works.
Simple repairs and maintenance are usually all that's required to put things right and back to normal. I try to adopt a holistic method to deal with issues using carefully thought out ways of solving a problem and wherever possible avoiding chemical treatments and commercially used damp products. Many thanks for looking and feel free to contact me by email or telephone if you want to discuss a problem with your property, arrange a survey or if you simply want a quotation for repair works.
Services
The surveys and any remedial work will be carried out by myself, Graeme Locke. I have been in the construction industry for more than 30 years and have an extensive knowledge of traditionally constructed buildings, domestic and commercial, gained by qualification and many years of hands-on experience.
This type of report is what you may be asked for when buying a property - your surveyor/valuer has found a problem and has requested a damp and timber report.
We would normally be looking for damp problems like rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation, dampness caused through defective gutters and roof coverings etc. Timber defects, possibly as a result of the above issues, will also be assessed including looking for wood boring insects (wood worm etc).
We would normally be looking for damp problems like rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation, dampness caused through defective gutters and roof coverings etc. Timber defects, possibly as a result of the above issues, will also be assessed including looking for wood boring insects (wood worm etc).
The fee varies depending on the property size and type of survey required. However, the fee is cost effective and will often save hundreds or thousands of pounds and often negate the need for destructive, disruptive and unnecessary works. Please call or email for a quotation. There are companies that offer free surveys for damp, timber and wall tie issues.
Condensation is often misdiagnosed as rising damp or penetrating damp and I would always recommend a thorough survey by someone who will take the time to assess the problem. I will normally take 2-3 hours on site and if you are a landlord, I will talk to your tenant about their lifestyle with regards to the amount of moisture they are creating and what precautions they are taking to reduce airborne moisture.
A pre-treatment survey can be carried out. There will be a nominal fee for this work because of the time it takes. I believe that the best way of testing for the wall tie failure is to inspect the tie in the outer leaf of brickwork rather than the section within the cavity. If its pre purchase and this work can't be carried out, I will carry out an external inspection and assumed costing for the works.
Reviews (5)
Joe Bennett
Nov 14, 2021
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David Greenfield
Jul 26, 2021
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Joshua Cole
Jul 04, 2021
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Graeme carried out a rigorous and professional survey for us on a large prospective investment property in the Southport area. The report was finished quickly and Graeme was happy to talk through its contents in depth. His knowledge of the area, in terms of general construction techniques and their local historical progression, was highly valuable in helping us come to a decision on the purchase.
M. M.
May 02, 2021
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We can highly recommend Graeme who carried out a survey on the property we are purchasing. He provided a comprehensive report even down to the smallest detail that the lock didn't work on the bathroom door. He answered all our questions promptly and provided photos. If you are buying a property and need someone to check it out this is your man.
Mimi Mac
Jan 24, 2021
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